Category: Clubs & Classes

The SaddleBrooke Writers’ Group reconvenes

Jim Cox The Writers’ Group returns from its summer break on Saturday, October 3 in the Saguaro Room of the HOA 2 Clubhouse at 10:00 a.m. For those interested, the Writers’ Group is open to all SaddleBrooke residents–you need not be a published author. The group meets on the first and third Saturday of each month from October to April in the Saguaro Room…

SaddleBrooke Stroke/Neuro Support Group

Are you caring for a loved one who has stroke, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis or other neurological condition? Or are you your own caregiver? Our monthly lunches provide an opportunity to share concerns and solutions in a supportive atmosphere. The next two lunches will be on Friday, September 18 and Friday, October 16 at…

Thursday afternoon Bridge clinic

Paul Shalita This clinic is a practice and critique session designed for players at intermediate and advanced levels who desire to improve their Bridge. No partner is necessary. No time commitment; come late, leave early. Meet potential new partners. Sessions run from 12:30 to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday afternoons at 37901 S. Arroyo Way in…

SaddleBrooke Skygazers

New planet discoveries An exoplanet or extrasolar planet is a planet that orbits a star other than the Sun. Nearly 2000 exoplanets have been discovered (1948 planets in 1232 planetary systems including 487 multiple planetary systems as of August 21, 2015). There are also rogue planets which do not orbit any star and which tend…

Line Dance Lessons with Rebecca

Tuesday morning classes have been rambunctious this summer. This great group dances to a lyric that states, “I like my men like my coffee, Hot, Strong and Sweet.” Seven dances in four weeks; the pace and step numbers are energizing--even in the humidity.

Dr. Mark Magdanz Balance is a key issue as we age—and boy is it important. A great many changes in our later life are triggered by problems with our stability. Falls break bones and head injuries change life forever. Balance is complex: involving vision, inner ear and our sense of body position. Age related change…

Democratic Club news

SaddleBrooke Democrats Chairman Stephen Groth and Arizona State Senator Barbara McGuire

Jim Vavra The August meeting of the SaddleBrooke Democratic Club was held on Tuesday, August 11. The guest speaker at our August meeting was State Senator Barbara McGuire. Currently representing LD8, Barbara is exploring the possibility of running to replace Ann Kirkpatrick in CD1. Barbara shared her thoughts with us regarding her goals and objectives…